What Detox Really Means (and Why Most Detox Programs Miss the Point)

by Kelsey Asplin, ND in Cancer, detox, gut health, immune health, mens health, naturopathic medicine, real talk, sexual health, teen health, thyroid health, womens health March 31, 2026

Have you thought about a “detox”? Every spring, interest in “detox” spikes. Searches for cleanses, juice fasts, and detox supplements increase, and many people feel a strong urge to reset their health. This instinct is not wrong. What is often missing is an understanding of how detoxification actually works. Your body is already designed to […]

Pregnancy and Infant Loss

by Kelsey Asplin, ND in natural news, naturopathic medicine, real talk, sexual health, womens health October 3, 2023

October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. While this is a difficult topic for many, it’s importance to acknowledge those who have lived it. This article was written by Dr. Kelsey Asplin and Dr. Shayna Keller. In our society, there exists a prevailing expectation surrounding pregnancies—an anticipation steeped in joy, excitement, and the promise […]

August is National Wellness Month

by Kelsey Asplin, ND in brain health, gut health, immune health, mens health, naturopathic medicine, nutrition, sleep health, teen health, womens health August 15, 2023

As the heat of summer draws to a close and the promise of autumn looms on the horizon, August arrives as a perfect time to refocus on our well-being. National Wellness Month, observed throughout August, encourages us to take a step back from our busy lives and prioritize self-care. In a world filled with constant […]

Anxiety? Here are Some Reminders and Tips!

by Kelsey Asplin, ND in brain health, COVID-19, mens health, teen health, womens health April 4, 2020

We know a lot of people are experiencing an increased level of anxiety right now. It’s completely normal to experience a heightened sense of anxiety during times like these. It’s a built-in response that our bodies initiate to protect us! The stress response is designed to be a survival mechanism. Imagine you’re living in the dinosaur age, and you’re only […]

COVID-19 – What You Can Do!

by Kelsey Asplin, ND in Denver Naturopathic Community, mens health, real talk, teen health, womens health March 13, 2020

As the Coronavirus continues to spread, we at the Denver Naturopathic Clinic want to make sure our patients stay as informed and as healthy as possible. With that in mind, we’ve created this email to offer you information and advise on how we would like to proceed with patient care during this COVID-19 season. Updates […]

5 Winter Remedies to Beat Cold and Flu Season

by Kelsey Asplin, ND in herbal medicine, immune health, mens health, teen health, womens health November 1, 2018

With the onset of fall and winter, many patients visit my office looking for remedies to help with increased fatigue and lowered immunity. One of my very first posts discussed how the winter colds and flu may in part be related to an energetic discord between our personal lifestyles and the environmental slow-down that takes […]

Health Profile: Valentines Day

by Kelsey Asplin, ND in brain health, gut health, herbal medicine, immune health, mens health, sexual health, teen health, womens health February 14, 2018

It’s February 14, Valentines Day, the annually celebrated (or reviled) day of love that has become a $17+ billion dollar industry in today’s world. As many are aware, Valentines day has a somewhat clouded origin story, possibly stemming from a combination of Roman masculine rituals, Christian-Catholic martyrdome, and romantic promotions by writers like Chaucer and […]

The Link Between Fast Food and Infertility

by Kelsey Asplin, ND in mens health, nutrition, womens health April 29, 2016

The week of April 24-April 30 is National Infertility Awareness Week. Infertility, defined as the inability to conceive after 12 months of unprotected sex with the intention to become pregnant, is a troubling reality for many couples. The CDC estimates that 10.9% of women have trouble conceiving or carrying a pregnancy to term – that’s […]

February: Love and Teen Domestic Violence Awareness Month

by Kelsey Asplin, ND in mens health, real talk, teen health, womens health February 1, 2016

During the month of February it’s nearly impossible to ignore the onslaught of reminders about St. Valentine and Cupid’s pesky little arrows. Whether you view it as an obligatory Hallmark holiday, or find yourself blissfully knee-deep in red and pink chocolate boxes and sappy Rom-Coms, February is still widely associated with one thing: love. What […]